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Ample supplies and improved livestock sector to boost Canadian feed sector: FCC
Outlook positive for both livestock and feed industries
Abundant feed grain supplies and improved profitability for the livestock sector should support strong feed demand and sales through the winter, says a new report from Farm Credit Canada.

Ample supplies and improved livestock sector to boost Canadian feed sector: FCC
Abundant feed grain supplies and improved profitability for the livestock sector should support strong feed demand and sales through the winter, says a new report from Farm Credit Canada.

Rotational grazing helps farmers stretch feed in a dry year
Practical tips for planning rotations include pasture math, water access and cover crop grazing options
Rotational grazing can extend the grazing season and improve soil health. Gallagher’s James Clark explained how to plan, manage water, and add cover crops for increased grazing options at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show.

Canada and Ontario invest $14.6M to boost farmland resiliency and sustainability
Increased funding enables the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program to expand its project scope to improve soil health, protect water resources, promote biodiversity, and support long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
Canada and Ontario increased investment of $14.6 million to help farmers improve soil, water, and biodiversity through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program.

Manitoba harvest sees winter crops pass halfway point
Combining of spring crops getting started
Harvest operations in Manitoba pressed ahead during the week ended Aug. 18, with fall rye and winter wheat leading the way.

Changes to Manitoba’s spring wheat: crop report
Canola varies widely
Crops in Manitoba continued to hold up quite well, but the provincial agriculture department reported some variation in the spring wheat over the week ended July 29.

Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta
Some regions improve, other slip back
Major crops throughout Alberta remained relatively steady during the week ended July 22. The provincial agriculture department rated the crops at 65 per cent good to excellent, a dip of one point from the previous week.

Manitoba crops still in good shape
Rain ranges from nothing to 41 mm
Manitoba cereals, oilseeds and pulses continue to develop nicely, the province’s latest crop report said.

Manitoba Crop Report: Rains not enough to curb dryness
Some areas receive deluge; others still dry
Many areas of Manitoba received varied amounts of rainfall during the week ended July 6, 2025. However, it was not enough to replenish moisture in some areas.

Manitoba crops advancing nicely despite below normal moisture
About 50 to 70 per cent of normal precipitation
Crops in Manitoba continue to develop at a good pace despite a lack of rainfall in some parts of the province, reported Manitoba Agriculture on July 2.